Ann Gerry Dies at Ninety One in New Haven
CURRENT COMMENT. Ann Gerry daughter of Elbridge Gerry, signer of the Declaration of Independence, dies at New Haven Conn aged ninety one. Secretary Folger directs United States Treasurer Gilfillan to pause ordering five cent nickels until legality is settled as the new coins may not clearly indicate their exact value.
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Ann Gerry
Elbridge Gerry
New Haven
Conn
Folger
United States
Gilfillan
Lieutenant Commander Gorringe Resigns Over Insult Claim
The resignation of Lieutenant Commander Gorringe of the Navy follows a letter from Secretary Chandler deemed insulting to him as an officer and a man. Gorringe says he could not receive redress while remaining under the Secretary's authority.
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Gorringe
Navy
Chandler
Strange case of patient who sleeps on Divine command
A Buffalo insane asylum patient declares the Lord orders him to sleep and has obeyed for over a year. His eyes remain closed and he sinks limp if raised. Doctors have tried various devices to wake him, with no success.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Remarkable silver discovery near Tucson stirs interest
Across many items this column reports varied events from America idly, noting a silver ore find twenty miles south of Tucson in the Santa Rita Mountains with a one mile long crossing valued around 275 dollars per ton. It also mentions a Milford Mass accident, factory fire, fraud arrest, and political discussions in Congress.
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Tucson
Ariz
Santa Rita Mountains
Milford
Mass
Sheboygan
Wis
William H. Vanderbilt
Ohio River
N. F. Wilson
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Congress
Wm. G.smith
Albany
N. Y
Susquehanna
Joseph Mahlmeister
Brownsville
Texas
Luis Fernandez
Carmen Lira
House Committee On Appropriations
Secretary of the Treasury
Senator Davis hints no need for called Senate session
Senator Davin Davis told a friend there may be no need for a called session of the Senate. Interpreted, this suggests the acting Vice-President plans to vacate the Chair before adjournment and let the election of a successor proceed. If so, the Senate would elect a presiding officer from hold over Senators and the President would learn they do not want an extra session after March 4.
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Pennsylvania Delegation Rebuffs Tariff Bill Backlash
Before the Senate tariff measure reached the House, nearly all Pennsylvania representatives faced a flood of remonstrances from across the state against the bill. Later, telegrams from Pennsylvania businessmen added to the opposition. It was believed votes from Pennsylvania could defeat the bill if the motion to suspend rules reached the floor.
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House
Pennsylvania
Howgate Escape Rumors Stir Washington Courtroom Fears
Washington circles suspect complicity by city merchants in Captain Howgate s escape and speculate that fear of trial exposures drove aid. It is believed his lavish purchases implicate local partners, while officials like General Myer are thought to have known of suspicion rather than direct complicity.
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Washington
Howgate
Myer
New York street crimes adopt vitriol throwing
A recent trend among New York street tramps involves throwing vitriol on richly dressed women to ruin their garments. Earlier thieves tore diamonds from ears and a mad attacker stabbed women. now the latest tactic damages clothing, including a $500 seal skin dolman, prompting police complaints.
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New York
Texas Faces Surplus Cash Treasury Elephants
The Texas treasury holds about 2 million dollars in surplus cash while the Treasurer’s bond stands at 75 thousand. The Legislature considers raising the bond to 500 thousand or 600 thousand amid concerns that even a faithful official like T B Lubbock may not always remain in office. Observers warn that future Treasurers with different aims could mishandle funds.
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Texas
T. B. Lubbock
Polk
Vincent
Senate action on pensions and bills in early session
In the Senate the 19th Dill reported favorably a pension for the widow of late Major General Warren. After a brief executive session the rarift bill was taken up. The polling question centered on the amended amendment related to the dangers. The House adjourned after the Speaker moved to regular order and committees were called.
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House
Alabama
Sherman
McCook
Washington
Newburg
N. Y
Air Edmunds
Utah
Hazen
Signal Service
Garland
Mississippi River
Cairo
Geo. M. Robeson
Ingalls
Allison
Naval Advisory Board
Dakota
District of Columbia
Alligon
Committee of Conference
Secretary of the Interior
Cox
North Carolina
Andrew Herron
Louisiana
Godlover, Orth
Dill
Warren
Scasson
Senate Bills and Local Disasters Highlight Distant News
The Senate passed a House bill to bar adulterated teas imports and conference outcomes on post office and district appropriations. An appeal funds Martin Luther statue in Washington. A wave of indictments shocks Washington lawyers and officials. A railroad judgment favors Hannibal and St Joseph. A fire in Washington Iowa causes 75 000 in losses. Peters burg students jailed over minister doubts. Utah mining executive Crowell named as a defaulter. Flight fears drive Jerome Napoleon property to England. Dakota butcher Dennis Hennessee house fire kills wife and two children. Mary Murray and five Dennen children perish in Montagne residence fire. Ella Lindsay dies from a dog fright in Sandersville. Charleston hotel guests poisoned by head cheese. antitodes saved lives.
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Logan
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Hazen
Manuel Lenhart
Baldwin
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George Holmes
Alexandria
Leesville
Thomas Hoover
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Oklahoma
Lincoln
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Signal Bureau
Winona County
Minn
J. C. Winslow
Winslow
Chicago and Rock Island Railroad
Bloomington
Wis
Missouri Penitentiary
Mexico
Sigourney
Iowa
Board of Health
Plumb
Conference
House
District of Columbia
Washington City
New York City
Baltimore
Washington
Martin Luther
Washington Grand Jury
A. B. Williams
Star Route
Dorsey
Court of Claims
Hannibal and
St. Joseph Railroad Company
St. Petersburg
Talman
Prince Jerome Napoleon
England
France
Dennis Hennessee
Quarantine
Dakota
Peter Dennen
Montagne
Mary Murray
Charleston
Kansas State Lawmakers Advance Rail, Tax, and School Bills
In a multi day session the House and Senate advanced railroad legislation, several tax and court term bills, and state university and normal school appropriations. Conferences on the railroad bill occurred, with votes on county and district measures, bridge projects, and town governance. A train tragedy noted: J. F. Allen couple lost an infant near an eastbound trip, passengers donating $55.
Tariff bill changes streamlining duties and rates
A Washington special outlines Senate passage of a tariff bill with broad internal tax cuts except whisky, beer, and bank circulation tax. It details numerous schedule shifts lowering duties, abolishing inland transport charges, widening the free list, and noting specific reductions across chemicals, metals, sugar, tobacco, wines, cottons, wool, books, and sundries along with notable shifts in steel and glass rates.
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Virginia
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Bessemer
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New York
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United States Court
Ad Valorem
Smuggling Rum Uncovered at Quebec Wharf and Lower Town
Authorities report large scale smuggling at Quebec with a ship reportedly landing a substantial quantity of spirits near the Custom House. The contraband was hidden in a building in lower town, according to charges.
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Custom House
Lower Town
Broadway ride ruins men's careers, papers admit
Some New York papers finally acknowledge that a Broadway stage ride can permanently harm a man's health and end his career, acknowledging the lasting toll of the demanding performances.
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New York
No President Ever Left the United States While in Office
A historical note states that no president has ever exited the United States for any reason during a term, even temporarily, underscoring the implied limits on presidential travel while serving.
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United States
Deadly crush at New York Catholic school fire kills many
A blaze under the stairs of the German Amen Catholic Church school on Fourth Street near Avenue A caused a panic among 700 pupils. Fifteen girls die and many are injured as a narrow stairway collapse and a wooden railing fails, trapping children in a chaotic escape. Police and volunteers rescue survivors amid sobbing mothers and grieving families. The fire started in a closet with smoldering sweepings and spread rapidly through all floors, revealing unsafe inward opening doors, narrow stairs, and overcrowded classrooms.
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Fourth Street
Avenue A
First Avenue
Sisters of Notre Dame
Tee Exre
Church of the Holy Redeemer
Third Street
Officer Lambert
The
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Terribia
Robinson
Reid
Minnie Trake
Station House
Fifth Street
Fatal Practical Joke Ends in Childs Death in Phoenixville
A neighbor in Phoenixville, Mai Hartigan, allegedly fired a gun as a prank, killing Letitia MacNamee, eight. The event occurred after a social gathering in Hartigan’s home, with the girl walking from a neighbor’s house to Hartigan’s end of the row and crying for her mother before collapse. Investigators say the shot was accidental.
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Phoenixville
Mai Hartigan
Hartigan
Hartigan'a
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